Morgan County, Administrative county in eastern Kentucky, United States.
Morgan County extends across 384 square miles of land, featuring hills, valleys, and the flowing Licking River through the Appalachian region.
The county was established on December 7, 1822, through the combination of territories from Bath County and Floyd County, named after General Daniel Morgan.
Local festivals throughout the year bring together residents of Morgan County to celebrate traditional music, food, and community activities.
West Liberty functions as the administrative center, providing government services and public facilities for the 13,726 residents recorded in 2020.
A section of Daniel Boone National Forest extends into Morgan County, offering protected natural spaces for outdoor recreation and environmental preservation.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: December 7, 1822
Capital city: West Liberty
Shares border with: Elliott County, Lawrence County, Johnson County, Magoffin County, Wolfe County, Menifee County, Rowan County
Website: http://morgancounty.ky.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.92000,-83.26000
Latest update: April 8, 2025 03:02
Red River Gorge
32 km
Eastern Kentucky Coal Field region
24.5 km
Cave Run Lake
32.8 km
U.S. 23 Country Music Highway Museum
38.6 km
Jayne Stadium
33.6 km
Paintsville Lake
32.8 km
Mayo Mansion
41.3 km
Grayson Lake State Park
39.2 km
Paintsville Lake State Park
35.3 km
Mountain Homeplace
35.1 km
Kentucky Folk Art Center
32.8 km
Francis M. Stafford House
41.6 km
Magoffin County Pioneer Village and Museum
25.3 km
Elliott County Kimberlite
33.4 km
First United Methodist Church
41.4 km
Clifty Wilderness
28.6 km
Johnson County Public Library
41.4 km
Salyersville National Bank
25.1 km
David McKenzie Log Cabin
30.8 km
First National Bank Building
41.7 km
Rowan County Courthouse
33.1 km
Paintsville Public Library Building
41.5 km
H.B. Rice Insurance Building
41.5 km
Downtown Morehead Historic District
32.9 km
William L. Hurst Law Office
32.6 km
Haldeman Voting House No. 8
36.4 km
Judge John E. Cooper House
436 m
Morgan County Courthouse
354 mReviews
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